Chicago Woman Arrested Locally for Possession of Fictitious ID, Information, Marijuana
She said her name was Cynthia Morris but with the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle and from her person, several things did not seem correct to the Hopkins County Deputy that made the traffic stop on West Shannon Road. The woman handed the deputy a clear plastic bag containing a green leafy like substance believed to be marijuana and her backpack. In the backpack were four credit cards with the name Cynthia Morris and a...
Flies and How to Get Rid of Them By Mario Villarino
Happy New Year 2018! We at the Hopkins County Extension Office will like to wish you a safe and happy new year 2018!. Recently a heavy infestation of flies has been reported inside homes around Hopkins County. I know because I personally have found them around my home lately. The cold weather differential between outdoors and heated homes lures them inside looking for survival when cold weather prevails. According to Dr. Michael...
Randall L. Bouldin
Randal Lawrence Bouldin passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at a Dallas hospital. He was born July 17, 1946 just outside the Sulphur Springs city limits to Cora Lee (Hughes) Bouldin and Lawrence Truman Bouldin, the third of three children. Randal was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a sister Nina Gregg and husband Dan of Houston, a brother Ronnie Bouldin and wife Peggy of Flint, TX, three nephews, Pitney...
Year in Review – Skills Camp By Johanna Hicks
This is the third in a series of summaries for Extension programming. Many people are not aware of the vast array of resources and opportunities that are offered through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, so I hope you are enjoying reading these summaries! Today’s column features Skills Camp. Relevance: According to Kids’ Count Data Center, 2015 statistics, the percentages of Texas children by the household’s head...
AgriLife: Year in Review-Kid’s Camp
Year in Review – Kids’ Camp Each week during the month of December, I will provide information on major programming efforts in Hopkins County. As an Extension Family & Community Health Agent, much of my efforts go into nutrition, health and wellness. This week, I want to share some successes with a popular summer camp for students – “Kids’ Camp – Fun, Food, Fitness.” Relevance: According to the Texas Department of State Health...
Miller Grove News December 8, 2017
by Brandon Darrow Christmas and New Year are on the horizon but it seems as though 2017 has just begun. I can’t believe we are only a few weeks away from 2018. Looking back there have been many changes in our world and in our community throughout the year. Some good and some bad but most of the changes in MG are for the good…like getting a new elementary school, athletic teams going to state tournaments, and success at...
Como-Pickton FFA, Skills USA, FCCLA Thanks Community for Support
Como-Pickton FFA, Skills USA and FCCLA would like to thank the community for their continued support at our annual Stew and Auction. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come out and support us by purchasing auction items. Jalufka Farms Humphrey Farms Farm Country David Lawson Ed Moore Northeast Texas Farmers Coop Hopkins – Rains County Farm Bureau Danny Cooksey Brad Johnson Bell Concrete Black...
AgriLife: December Gardening
December is the month when shorter daylight hours and cold weather really begin to restrict the gardener’s outdoor activities. Winter gives you a great opportunity to catch up on reading your favorite gardening magazines and books. Here are a few tips and topics to occupy the gardener’s time this month. Here the recommendations for December according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: PLANTING There’s still time to plant pansies....
Johnny M. Ferguson
Funeral services for Johnny M. Ferguson, 85, of Miller Grove, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Miller Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Howard Strickland and Rev. Paul Bailey officiating. Interment will follow at Miller Grove Cemetery with Michael Anthony, Brett Darrow, Johnny Darrow, Ricky Williams, Rudy Garrett, and Gary Williams serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronny Darrow, Billy...
Gandy Sentenced; Appeals Sentence Based on Arguments Consistent with Republic of Texas Group
November 28, 2017 – Dana Lynn Gandy, 26, was sentenced by Judge Eddie Northcutt to six months confinement in state jail for the offense of Felony Theft following a sentencing hearing Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Earlier this month, Gandy had been found guilty by the jury in thirteen and a half minutes, the defendant elected to have her punishment assessed by Judge Northcutt instead of the jury.The range of punishment for the...
